Road running

Independence Day Road Race

📅 September 5, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Chicago · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

6.2 mi800 m

About

The Independence Day Road Race takes place along the lakefront in Chicago, Illinois, on September 5, 2027. Two formats are on the program: the Chicago Waterfront 10K Race (6.2 miles) for adult runners and an 800-meter (half-mile) Kid Race for the youngest.

The event has a charitable purpose, with part of the entry fees going to a good cause, in an urban setting overlooking Lake Michigan.

Highlights

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